Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye

To make a day of it

Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye stands in Saint-Germain-en-Laye (Yvelines), in the Île-de-France region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century, 15th century, 16th century, 17th century, third quarter of the 18th century, 19th century). Adult admission costs 6 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Overlooking the Seine west of Paris, the château of Saint-Germain-en-Laye served as a residence for the kings of France over several centuries, from Louis VI to Louis XIV. The present buildings combine a medieval keep, a 13th-century Gothic chapel attributed to Pierre de Montreuil, and a Renaissance reconstruction carried out for Francis I. It now houses the National Archaeology Museum, which occupies the rooms open to visitors.

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What to know

• The château is open every day of the week.
• The full adult admission price is 6 euros.
• The visit covers the collections of the National Archaeology Museum housed in the building.
• The building is a listed historic monument and part of the château's national domain.
• It stands in the centre of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, easily reached from Paris.

Practical information

Visit duration

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Wheelchair access

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Dogs

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Parking

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Rooms accessible with ramps and lifts, except the Piette room; wheelchairs and cane seats available on loan at the reception

Where this château is

Saint-Germain-en-Laye · Yvelines · Île-de-France

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Address

1 place Charles de Gaulle, 78100 Saint-Germain-en-Laye

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Heritage status

Listed historic monument (classé)

Mérimée record PA00087611

Period of construction

13th century, 15th century, 16th century, 17th century, third quarter of the 18th century, 19th century

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q1520841
• Mérimée PA00087611
• Official website

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